Learn about this amendement passed by congress but ultimatly rejected at the hands of the states.

Date of its proposal and congressional session

The Child Labor Amendment was proposed on June 2, 1924, during the 68th United States Congress (1923–1925).

Sponsors/Supporters

The Child Labor Amendment was primarily sponsored by Senator Medill McCormick, a Republican from Illinois, but was further backed up by:

• Senator Robert M. La Follette
• Representative Edward Keating
• National Child Labor Committee: and many women’s and labor organizations including the National Consumers League

Summary

The Child Labor Amendment was a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that aimed to regulate the labor of working children under the age of 18. It was passed by Congress on June 2, 1924, but ultimately rejected because not enough states ratified it.

Reasons for Rejection

• people feared it would set a precedent for increased federal control over family life and education
• Opponents argued it interfered with parental authority, especially the right of parents to decide whether their children could work
• child labor was seen as economically necessary, especially for family farms and small businesses
• suspicion that it would lead to broader federal labor regulation.

Historical Context

The historical context surrounding the Child Labor Amendment of 1924 was shaped by social reform movements, legal battles, and a changing economic landscape in the early 20th century United States. Around the time the U.S was facing Progressive Era Reforms a time of intense reform focused on labor rights, women’s suffrage, education, and public health, Post–World War I and Labor and Industry Tensions.

Personal Opinion

Backed by evidence, Personally I disagree with the fact that this amendment wasn't backed up by the states because all the reasons given for rejection don't excuse abusive child labor.

3 Persuasive Reasons to Pass this Amendment

• credible source 1: Protecting Children’s Rights
• credible source 2: Promoting Economic Progress with Credible Education
• credible source 3: Moral Responsibility